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GL53 HSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has been standing.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has been standing.

Pass 18 May 2012 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,511 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,153 miles

Clutch pedal rubber splt/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,153 miles

Clutch pedal rubber splt/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Injector seals leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 50,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,517 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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GL53 HSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL53 HSV?

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What year was GL53 HSV registered?

GL53 HSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is GL53 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HSV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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